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Generally speaking, no. A trustee has to have access to financial records, meet with beneficiaries, and conduct all the other duties a trustee is required to do. That is simply not available to someone who is incarcerated.

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What does it mean to be trustee of a will?

Being a trustee of a will means that you are responsible for managing and distributing the assets of the estate according to the terms outlined in the will. Trustees have a legal obligation to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries and must follow the instructions outlined in the will faithfully.


Is an executor of a will in Queensland a Trustee?

Yes, an executor of a will in Queensland is also considered a trustee. The executor's role includes managing the deceased's estate and distributing assets to the beneficiaries in accordance with the terms of the will, which involves acting in a fiduciary capacity similar to that of a trustee.


What is the difference between a trustee and an agent on a trust?

A trustee is the person who takes care of all the properties of the trust for the benefit of the beneficiaries. An agent on a trust is a third party that takes care of the trust on behalf of the beneficiaries.


Do you have to appoint a trustee if you have an executor?

It depends on the Will. If the Will creates a testamentary trust, and transfers property to, it then a trustee must be appointed by the court.It depends on the Will. If the Will creates a testamentary trust, and transfers property to, it then a trustee must be appointed by the court.It depends on the Will. If the Will creates a testamentary trust, and transfers property to, it then a trustee must be appointed by the court.It depends on the Will. If the Will creates a testamentary trust, and transfers property to, it then a trustee must be appointed by the court.


Is an executor of a will the same as the trustee?

No. An executor settles an estate according to the provisions in the will. A trustee manages a trust according to the provisions in a trust.A trust may be set forth in a will. In that case the will must be probated with the executor in charge of the probate of the will. Once the probate process is completed the court will allow the trusteeship and officially appoint the trustee. Then that trustee will manage the trust according to the provisions set forth in the will.

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What checks can be deposited into an estate bank account?

Checks made payable to the Estate, or to the Trustee of the Estate in their capacity as Trustee, and/or to the individual for whom the Estate is named.


What is the name of a prisoner who helps officers in a jail?

Trustee .


What happens to the estate of a trustee if the estate of a trust is insolvent?

The financial situation of the trustee should be irrelevent to the estate. Unless they have been embezzling funds, there isn't any effect.


Can you sell a real estate property titled in trustee after owner dies?

Can you sell a real estate property titled in trustee after mother and father dies


What does it mean to be trustee of a will?

Being a trustee of a will means that you are responsible for managing and distributing the assets of the estate according to the terms outlined in the will. Trustees have a legal obligation to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries and must follow the instructions outlined in the will faithfully.


Can the trustee of a will give items of the estate to non beneficiaries and refuse an interim distribution to the stated beneficiaries?

The trustee under a will MUST distribute the estate according to the provisions in the will. The trustee does NOT have the authority to make gifts to non-beneficiaries unless that power was granted in the testamentary trust. The trustee should be reported to the court that appointed her/him for mishandling their authority and the estate. You should ask the court to appoint a successor trustee.


Can a trustee of an estate be challenged by a benificiary?

Yes trustee of an estate can be challenged by a beneficiary. When acting as the trustee you have to deal with not only people but also money you may worry more about the money part but really you have to worry about the people because it can be more challenging. Been a trustee can be easier if you have cordial dealings with truthful beneficiaries.


Is an executor of a will in Queensland a Trustee?

Yes, an executor of a will in Queensland is also considered a trustee. The executor's role includes managing the deceased's estate and distributing assets to the beneficiaries in accordance with the terms of the will, which involves acting in a fiduciary capacity similar to that of a trustee.


Does the trustee owe the trust money because the real estate market took a plunge?

Generally, no. The decrease was not the result of the actions of the trustee.


What is the appropriate amount for a trustee's fee and what can you do when you suspect the trustee is misusing the trust funds?

It depends, but could be 1% of total estate and you can petition the courts to have the trustee removed if you suspect misusing of funds.


What is the meaning of curator?

One who has the care and superintendence of anything, as of a museum; a custodian; a keeper., One appointed to act as guardian of the estate of a person not legally competent to manage it, or of an absentee; a trustee; a guardian.


Who puts money into an estate account?

Whoever is the trustee(s) of the trust for the estate is responsible for the account, including putting money in it.